Shish Taouk
The Shish Taouk is praised for its marinade, tenderness and flavour.
Majlis Al Sultan مجلس السلطان
City Centre Meaisem
Majlis Al Sultan is an Arabic restaurant at City Centre Meaisem, with traditional dishes alongside broader contemporary choices. Reviews make it especially appealing for shisha, relaxed meals and sports viewing, with standouts including Shish Taouk and the spacious smoking area.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
1,325 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Shisha Space
A large dedicated smoking area makes it easy to pair a meal with shisha.
Sports Viewing
The smoking area has large screens for watching sports matches.
Generous Portions
Several diners mention large servings, including well-sized kebabs and breakfast platters.
Fresh Food
Reviews describe food arriving hot, fresh and well presented.
Smoking Choice
Separate smoking and non-smoking areas give groups more control over where they sit.
Mall Parking
Parking through the mall is described as easy to access.
What to Eat at Majlis Al Sultan مجلس السلطان How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Majlis Al Sultan مجلس السلطان, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Majlis Al Sultan مجلس السلطان, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 2
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3 Types of hummus Net +2
“Their smoothies and drinks are something ❤️we ordered the 3 types of hummus and fresh bread.. It was really good..”
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Review excerpts
“Their smoothies and drinks are something ❤️we ordered the 3 types of hummus and fresh bread.. It was really good..”November 2021
“Total bill for 3 pax was 290 dirhams for a pizza, a mix grill and 3 types of hummus as starter”November 2022
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Sea food tajin Net +2
“My main was the sea food tajin.. Love love love.. It was well cooked, tasty the staff was really helpful and attentive.”
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Review excerpts
“My main was the sea food tajin.. Love love love.. It was well cooked, tasty the staff was really helpful and attentive.”November 2021
“I would highly recommend the Seafood Tajin, as it is one of my favorites!”April 2022
Honorable mentions (27)
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Beetroot hummus Net +1
“Hummus Trio 9/10 Very good tasting Beiruti, Normal and Beetroot Hummus.”
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Review excerpts
“Hummus Trio 9/10 Very good tasting Beiruti, Normal and Beetroot Hummus.”May 2023
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Beiruti hummus Net +1
“Hummus Trio 9/10 Very good tasting Beiruti, Normal and Beetroot Hummus.”
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Review excerpts
“Hummus Trio 9/10 Very good tasting Beiruti, Normal and Beetroot Hummus.”May 2023
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Big platter for breakfast Net +1
“Delicious Arabic food. Ordered the big platter for breakfast, got eggs, fava beans, falafel, hummus and cheese.”
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Review excerpts
“Delicious Arabic food. Ordered the big platter for breakfast, got eggs, fava beans, falafel, hummus and cheese.”July 2025
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Bread basket Net +1
“Loved the bread basket and its condiments.”
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Review excerpts
“Loved the bread basket and its condiments.”July 2021
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Chicken ferekeh Net +1
“Chicken Ferekeh 7/10 Could use more of mince inside the chicken stuffing. The recipe and taste was good.”
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Review excerpts
“Chicken Ferekeh 7/10 Could use more of mince inside the chicken stuffing. The recipe and taste was good.”May 2023
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Cilantro steak Net +1
“Cilantro Steak 9/10 That was one experience! Tender meat with a nice cheesy filling and with those mushrooms and pineapples.. Out of the world.”
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“Cilantro Steak 9/10 That was one experience! Tender meat with a nice cheesy filling and with those mushrooms and pineapples.. Out of the world.”May 2023
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Fattoush salad Net +1
“We tried falafel, lamb chops and fattoush salad. Falafel was so cripsy with 3 different types of sauces. Lamb chops were good and fattoush salad was amazing.”
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Review excerpts
“We tried falafel, lamb chops and fattoush salad. Falafel was so cripsy with 3 different types of sauces. Lamb chops were good and fattoush salad was amazing.”April 2024
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Giant breakfast Net +1
“We went for the giant breakfast: portions size was just right and the ingredients were fresh. Juice also tasted like it was just squeezed. The waitress (Sara) was helpful and professional, we'll definitely come back”
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Review excerpts
“We went for the giant breakfast: portions size was just right and the ingredients were fresh. Juice also tasted like it was just squeezed. The waitress (Sara) was helpful and professional, we'll definitely come back”May 2022
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Juicy platter Net +1
“We tried the juicy platter and the mushroom soup—both were absolutely delicious.”
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Review excerpts
“We tried the juicy platter and the mushroom soup—both were absolutely delicious.”April 2025
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Kunafak chicken salad Net +1
“Really liked the Kunafak Chicken Salad.”
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Review excerpts
“Really liked the Kunafak Chicken Salad.”February 2022
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Lamb chops Net +1
“We tried falafel, lamb chops and fattoush salad. Falafel was so cripsy with 3 different types of sauces. Lamb chops were good and fattoush salad was amazing.”
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Review excerpts
“We tried falafel, lamb chops and fattoush salad. Falafel was so cripsy with 3 different types of sauces. Lamb chops were good and fattoush salad was amazing.”April 2024
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Lentil soup Net +1
“I tried lentil soup, falafel, pista milk cake, mixed grill, hummus trio , sheesha and tea..each and everything from food to hospitality was 5/5”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I tried lentil soup, falafel, pista milk cake, mixed grill, hummus trio , sheesha and tea..each and everything from food to hospitality was 5/5”November 2022
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Mini strawberry cheesecakes Net +1
“They also offer a range of dessert options, from baklava sweets to mini strawberry cheesecakes! Their dessert options had the right amount of sweetness in them, none of their desserts was painfully sweet.”
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Review excerpts
“They also offer a range of dessert options, from baklava sweets to mini strawberry cheesecakes! Their dessert options had the right amount of sweetness in them, none of their desserts was painfully sweet.”April 2022
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Mix grill Net +1
“Total bill for 3 pax was 290 dirhams for a pizza, a mix grill and 3 types of hummus as starter”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Total bill for 3 pax was 290 dirhams for a pizza, a mix grill and 3 types of hummus as starter”November 2022
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Mixed grill Net +1
“I tried lentil soup, falafel, pista milk cake, mixed grill, hummus trio , sheesha and tea..each and everything from food to hospitality was 5/5”
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“I tried lentil soup, falafel, pista milk cake, mixed grill, hummus trio , sheesha and tea..each and everything from food to hospitality was 5/5”November 2022
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Mixed mahashi Net +1
“If you eat lamb, I recommend trying the Mixed Mahashi. You won’t believe how tender it is!”
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Review excerpts
“If you eat lamb, I recommend trying the Mixed Mahashi. You won’t believe how tender it is!”April 2022
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Mushroom soup Net +1
“We tried the juicy platter and the mushroom soup—both were absolutely delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We tried the juicy platter and the mushroom soup—both were absolutely delicious.”April 2025
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Normal hummus Net +1
“Hummus Trio 9/10 Very good tasting Beiruti, Normal and Beetroot Hummus.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Hummus Trio 9/10 Very good tasting Beiruti, Normal and Beetroot Hummus.”May 2023
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Pista milk cake Net +1
“I tried lentil soup, falafel, pista milk cake, mixed grill, hummus trio , sheesha and tea..each and everything from food to hospitality was 5/5”
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Review excerpts
“I tried lentil soup, falafel, pista milk cake, mixed grill, hummus trio , sheesha and tea..each and everything from food to hospitality was 5/5”November 2022
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Shish taouk Net +1
“A special mention must go to the Shish Taouk, which easily deserves a 10/10 rating. It is, without question, the best Shish Taouk I have ever eaten in the UAE. Perfectly marinated, incredibly tender, and packed with flavor, it is a must-try for anyone visiting the restaurant.”
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Review excerpts
“A special mention must go to the Shish Taouk, which easily deserves a 10/10 rating. It is, without question, the best Shish Taouk I have ever eaten in the UAE. Perfectly marinated, incredibly tender, and packed with flavor, it is a must-try for anyone visiting the restaurant.”August 2026
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Short ribs Net +1
“We had the Short ribs to share, The portions were generous, and the taste was absolutely on point, offering a perfect blend of flavors.”
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“We had the Short ribs to share, The portions were generous, and the taste was absolutely on point, offering a perfect blend of flavors.”November 2024
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Special kafta dish Net +1
“We were too hungry and I forgot to take a photo of the Special Kafta Dish 😅, but it was very delicious.”
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“We were too hungry and I forgot to take a photo of the Special Kafta Dish 😅, but it was very delicious.”March 2025
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The great breakfast Net +1
“Guys, you must try The Great Breakfast, it’s for 2 persons and is for only 79dhs. That’s the best deal in Dubai, a very big portion with amazing quality of food!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Guys, you must try The Great Breakfast, it’s for 2 persons and is for only 79dhs. That’s the best deal in Dubai, a very big portion with amazing quality of food!”September 2022
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Veg pizza Net +1
“We had ordered veg pizza and pasta and it was very tasty.”
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“We had ordered veg pizza and pasta and it was very tasty.”June 2026
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Yabraq with lamp chops Net +1
“Yabraq with Lamp Chops 8/10 I'd expect more chops with like at least twenty rice stuffed wine leaves or may be less wine leaves. But only three lamb chops with this price tag is not justifiable.”
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Review excerpts
“Yabraq with Lamp Chops 8/10 I'd expect more chops with like at least twenty rice stuffed wine leaves or may be less wine leaves. But only three lamb chops with this price tag is not justifiable.”May 2023
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Chicken mosaheb Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“We got the chicken mosaheb which was ok.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
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Mansaf Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“We also got the mansaf which was ok as well.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 1
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Peach lemonade Net +1
“The food was very fresh and their peach lemonade is a must try!!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food was very fresh and their peach lemonade is a must try!!”March 2022
What to Avoid (4)
Food 3
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Biryani Net −1
“Grilled chicken with dry mandi rice never called Biryani. Better to remove it from your menu if you can’t cook it.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Grilled chicken with dry mandi rice never called Biryani. Better to remove it from your menu if you can’t cook it.”May 2026
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Grilled chicken with dry mandi rice Net −1
“Grilled chicken with dry mandi rice never called Biryani. Better to remove it from your menu if you can’t cook it.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Grilled chicken with dry mandi rice never called Biryani. Better to remove it from your menu if you can’t cook it.”May 2026
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Mixed grills platter Net −1
“Just received my 58 aed mixed grills platter. You check and decide about the portion. About the taste the chicken was still raw”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Just received my 58 aed mixed grills platter. You check and decide about the portion. About the taste the chicken was still raw”May 2026
Drinks 1
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Turkish coffee Net −1
“My only regret was the Turkish coffee, for some reasons it did not taste good at all.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“My only regret was the Turkish coffee, for some reasons it did not taste good at all.”May 2022
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Taouk. If it is your first visit, Shish Taouk is a strong dish to start with for its reported tenderness and marinade.
Pick Your Zone. Ask for the smoking area if you want shisha and sports screens; choose elsewhere if you prefer smoke-free seating.
Check Breakfast. Look out for breakfast offers; one review specifically mentions The Great Breakfast for two.
Use Mall Parking. Plan to park through the mall, which a diner found straightforward and accessible.
Check Chicken. Check mixed-grill chicken before eating, as one customer reported receiving it raw.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Me'aisem City Center - E311
Me'aisem First - City Centre Meaisem, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Undercooked Chicken
One mixed-grills order arrived with chicken that was still raw.
Uneven Mandi
One diner felt the grilled chicken with mandi rice was poorly executed and should not have been called biryani.
Slow Drinks
A review says drinks arrived after the first course rather than with it.
Coffee Miss
Turkish coffee was specifically criticised by one otherwise positive diner.
Price Concern
One diner found the restaurant a bit pricey, while other reviews describe prices as fair.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
79dhs
The Great Breakfast
“Guys, you must try The Great Breakfast, it’s for 2 persons and is for only 79dhs”Google review · September 2022
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The Bottom Line
Majlis Al Sultan at City Centre Meaisem is an Arabic restaurant with a broad menu and a social, comfortable setting. You can come for dishes such as Shish Taouk, mansaf, seafood, breakfast platters or mixed grills, then stay for shisha or a live football match. The spacious smoking area is a defining feature, while separate non-smoking seating suits diners who would rather avoid it.
Food reviews are generally strong, with warm, fresh presentation, generous portions and specific praise for Shish Taouk, seafood tajin, hummus and tender kebabs. Breakfast is worth checking for offers: one customer reported The Great Breakfast for two at 79dhs. The restaurant has also hosted company Iftar gatherings and Ramadan buffets, including seafood, meat dishes and desserts.
There are a few reasons to order thoughtfully. One mixed-grills platter reportedly contained raw chicken, and another diner found the mandi rice dry. Drinks were slow in one visit, arriving after the first course, while Turkish coffee received a poor review.
Parking is through the mall and was described as easy to access. Prices are often considered fair, though one diner found the experience a little expensive.
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